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Ohm Family Chiropractic has been serving our community for over 30 years. Ohm Family Chiropractic has been serving our community for almost 30 years. Drs.
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Now with two locations, our original home office in Media and our secondary office in Philadelphia, we are better able to meet the needs of more and more individuals and families. We are dedicated to offering our patients the highest in quality personalized care in an environment designed to support you in achieving optimal health and wellness. Thomas and Justin Ohm specialize in chiropractic wellness care for all age groups. Ohm Family Chiropractic also caters to the specialized care of pregnant mothers and infants.

01/27/2026

“He reported that his colleague, Viola Frymann, examined a random group of 1,250 babies five days postpartum and found that 211 suffered from vomiting, hyperactivity, and sleeplessness. Manual examination revealed cervical strain in 95 percent of them. Release of this strain by specific manipulation ‘frequently resulted in immediate quieting, cessation of crying, muscular relaxation, and sleepiness.’

Dr. Gutmann’s highly significant conclusions are:
1. ‘Observations of motor development and manual control of the occipito-atlanto-axial joint complex should be obligatory after every difficult birth.’
2. With any developmental impairment, this joint complex should be examined and, if required, specifically adjusted. ‘The success of adjustment overshadows every other type of treatment.’” — Larry Webster, DC

Gentle chiropractic care supports your baby’s developing nervous system, helping their body function and thrive in powerful ways.

✨ If you have questions about your infant’s health or want to explore whether chiropractic care is right for your family, reach out to us or book a visit—we’re here to support you every step of the way.

01/23/2026

“A newborn baby grows at a rapid rate; this means that all its focus is directed toward feeding, digesting, and sleeping. When this goes wrong, havoc ensues, and your once-angelic human is now red-faced, screaming, and immensely uncomfortable.

You know the feeling you have after you’ve just eaten a big Christmas lunch? You might notice that you’re producing more saliva and digestive enzymes; your heart rate lowers and you feel slow and sleepy. Humans rely on the parasympathetic nervous system (a part of the autonomic nervous system) to shift their body into a “rest and digest” state. When the main purpose of your body is to grow and adapt— as it is for babies—you really need your parasympathetic nervous system to work properly. When there is interference to this part of the nervous system, an infant will be in a state of “fight or flight,” which means that the baby’s nervous system will believe it’s in a constant state of danger…not an ideal time for digesting and sleeping!

Infants that struggle to access the parasympathetic nervous system will only be able to sleep for short periods— and even then, their sleep will not be very deep. They might have an overactive fright response, and their digestion will be altered and inefficient. This can lead to the following symptoms:

• Inconsolably crying for hours per day, particularly in the late afternoon and evening
• A distended abdomen
• Flexed-up legs and hands held in tight fists because of pain
• The infant may seek pain relief through frequent feeding and for longer periods
• The infant may arch his back and pull away from the breast
• Reflux may be excessive, and sometimes projectile
• Short-term relief is gained by being held or rocked
• You may notice an uneven head shape beginning to develop”

– Lizette Botha, DC

Infant chiropractic care doesn’t “fix” babies—it removes interference so their nervous system can regulate naturally. Supporting your baby’s spine and nervous system early can lay the foundation for calmer sleep, smoother digestion, and healthier development.

01/20/2026

“Because of chiropractic’s safe and gentle approach in pregnancy, a lot of heads are turning in the healthcare industry. The American Pregnancy Association addresses the benefits of chiropractic for pregnant women:

During pregnancy, there are several physiological and endocrinological changes that occur in preparation for creating the environment for the developing baby. The following changes could result in a misaligned spine or joints:

• Protruding abdomen and increased back curve
• Pelvic changes
• Postural adaptations

Establishing pelvic balance and alignment is another reason to obtain chiropractic care during pregnancy…With a balanced pelvis, babies have a greater chance of moving into the correct position for birth, and the crisis and worry associated with breech and posterior presentations may be avoided altogether. Optimal baby positioning at the time of birth also eliminates the potential for dystocia (difficult labor) and therefore results in easier and safer deliveries for both the mother and baby.

The nervous system is the master communication system to all the body systems, including the reproductive system. Keeping the spine aligned helps the entire body work more effectively.” — Pathways Magazine

01/15/2026

“The scientific discipline of psychoneuroimmunology has been around since the 1990s, telling us of a connection between the immune system, the psyche, and the brain. NIH researcher Candace Pert, Ph.D., discoverer of the op**te receptor, was one of the first to legitimize that emotions encode in the body, a notion that could so easily be dismissed by the ‘body as machine’ model of medicine that has dominated the past 300 years. This is one of the theories around how and why emotional releases and inexplicable healing can occur through yogic technology, such as kundalini yoga, that involves repetitive self-stimulation of certain body regions.” – Kelly Brogan, MD

The fears we carry, which are shaped by cultural narratives, diagnoses, and medicalized meaning-making, can themselves become primary forces in shaping our health. When we reframe symptoms as intelligent, meaningful expressions of the body responding to emotional conflict, loss, or perceived threat, we open the doorway to healing.

Chiropractic care helps to support the body’s natural ability to be well. When we support the nervous system, we support the body’s innate capacity for regulation, repair, and transformation.

01/14/2026

Chiropractic care supports the body by improving how the brain and nervous system communicate, which can have widespread effects on overall health, including during conception, pregnancy, birth, and early infancy.

A subluxation is a misalignment or dysfunction in the spine that creates physical and chemical stress, which disrupts normal communication between the brain and body through the nervous system. These stress signals can keep the body in a chronic fight-or-flight state, a process that diverts energy away from things like reproduction, digestion, and immune function.

Each chiropractic adjustment helps to remove this stress by restoring positive neurological input. This allows the nervous system to shift from survival mode back into a state of regulation, growth, and healing.

This helps explain why so many people experience life-giving benefits from chiropractic care. Whether it’s women who conceive under chiropractic care, pregnancies and births that feel more supported, or babies who experience improvements in feeding and digestion, it’s not that chiropractic “treats” conditions, it’s that chiropractic restores the body’s innate ability to adapt, function, and thrive.

01/09/2026

“For centuries, this very intuition led women in their decisions for their own health and the well being of their families. Relying on its ageless wisdom, women listened to its promptings and trusted its guidance.

During birth, women used to decide which position would be most comfortable. They were free to move about during labor and delivery to manage the pain. Somehow, they knew that the squat position allowed the pelvis to open up more freely—one-third more in fact! If other people were present at the birth, they were there to support, not direct the process. Timing was not an issue; the baby was born at just the right moment. Once born, the mother immediately held, caressed, and nursed the baby. Separation was unheard of. Mother and child recovered quickly and grew strong together. There was confidence in this process as in any other body process: with respect and a sense of fulfillment.” – Jeanne Ohm, DC

Your body already knows how to grow and birth your baby when it’s given safety, trust, and space to function naturally. Chiropractic care honors that intelligence by supporting alignment and nervous system balance—creating the conditions for more ease, flow, and optimal support throughout pregnancy and labor.

01/08/2026

“Neuroplasticity should happen on its own, without any assistance from the outside. A child with optimal neuroplasticity is going to develop and achieve expected milestones. They can pay attention in school, engage with their peers, and respond and adapt to changes in their environment.

For a child, subluxation most certainly affects brain neuroplasticity. To put it plainly, a subluxated child is disconnected from his or her internal and external environments. These kids may struggle with focus and attention, learning, social and family relationships, impulsivity, or exhibit behavioral issues. These are examples of ‘negative neuroplasticity.’ In these cases, the brain is not making the required neurological connections to adequately respond to stimuli and convert that into appropriate and expected thoughts, behaviors, or ability. These are the children who are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, or any number of other behavioral or mental health disorders. They may also live with allergies, asthma, migraines, or other health conditions.” – Beth Druckenmiller, DC

Chiropractic care plays a pivotal role in helping kids hit developmental milestones naturally by supporting a clear, resilient connection between the brain, body, and nervous system.

When neuroplasticity is impaired, it can show up as challenges with focus, behavior, learning, or regulation—but gentle, neurologically focused chiropractic care helps restore communication so children can function, adapt, and thrive. Ultimately, chiropractic is a powerful, drug-free tool for supporting optimal development and whole-child wellbeing!

💙 Learn more and book a visit with us at ohm.janeapp.com or give us a call at (610) 565-8823 to discuss your family.

01/06/2026

“A baby has no concept of the notion of independence. Even though we live in a culture that pushes for independence at young ages, all babies are born hard- wired for connection, for dependence. It is completely biologically appropriate, and is the baby’s first and most potent instinct. Mother’s body is baby’s home—the maternal nest. If a baby cries when her mother puts her down, that means she has a smart baby, not a ‘dependent’ or ‘manipulative’ one.

What happens when society and culture pollute the maternal nest? Is that mother and baby’s problem, or is it a political and cultural issue that should be of top priority? If we valued breastfeeding as the birthright of each new member of our species, we would not continue inventing new breast milk substitutes that encourage mothers to abandon breastfeeding. We would not continue to pollute the earth, water and sky, and in so doing increase the body burden of hazardous chemicals carried by mother and child. We would not treat as normative workplaces that expect and champion mother-baby separation after a few scant weeks of maternity leave.” – Molly Remer, MSW, ICCE

Mother and baby are a single, interconnected biological system, with skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding serving as the foundation for healthy brain wiring and nervous system organization. When culture disrupts this maternal nest through separation, inadequate support, or environmental harm, it is not a personal failure, but a societal one with lifelong consequences for human development.

12/26/2025

“The past decade has been fraught with controversy surrounding infant tongue-tie surgery (“tongue-tie” or “tethered oral tissue”). It can be easy to assume that tethered oral tissue is causing the feeding problem— and that could be! But consider what other structures might be causing the problem. In clinical practice, I’ve seen tongue, head, or neck adaptations that affect feeding function, with or without a tongue-tie.

You may be wondering, how can the pediatric chiropractor help? The chiropractor shouldn’t diagnose a tongue-tie. But they can do much to help the baby with feeding dysfunction. They can also help before and after a tongue-tie surgery (if surgery is needed). The chiropractor might also be able to help your baby avoid a tongue-tie surgery altogether.” – Andrew Dorough, DC, DACCP

Whether it is a “true” tie or restricted mobility as a result of infant birth stress or strain, chiropractic and craniosacral are wonderful supports for these infants. A pediatric chiropractor can help unravel the restrictions in the infant spine, head and neck that are so often the result of the intense impact of being born!

12/19/2025

“While chiropractors do not turn breech babies, the beautiful act of creating more space for them to simply be, allows for many babies to turn on their own time—and typically just in time for birth.

What is really cool is research has shown that women who receive prenatal care using the Webster Technique have experienced markedly shorter labor times and experience decreased pain intensity during labor.

So yes, of course, as chiropractors, there is a heavy emphasis on physical balance and harmony in the body during these experiential and formative months of the prenatal period.” – Gabrielle Goldach, DC

Pregnancy isn’t something your body has to be taught how to do—it’s a profound remembering of the intelligence that has been within you all along. Prenatal chiropractic care supports the nervous system so your body can adapt to stress, create harmony, and offer a calmer, more spacious home for both you and your baby.

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Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 6pm
Thursday	2pm - 6pm
Friday	8am - 12pm

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